Almost Instant Pierogis
Creamy, cheesy pierogi-style shells filled with mashed potatoes and melted cheese, topped with tender caramelized onions—perfect comfort food for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook potatoes until tender, then drain and return to the pot.
- Add shredded Cheddar cheese to the potatoes and mash until the cheese melts.
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions, then drain and cool under cold water.
- Fill cooked shells with the mashed potato and cheese mixture.
- Serve the shells topped with cooked onions.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
640
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).